Route 103 Ruby & Sapphire · Route
Route 103 runs north from Oldale Town to the coast. At the start of the game you battle your rival here for the first time, then return to Professor Birch for the Pokédex. Later, with Surf, you can cross the water to the route's eastern half, where several trainers wait and the path leads to Route 110 and Slateport City.
- Wild Pokémon
- 8
- Items
- 1
- Trainers
- 7
- Berry trees
- 3
- HMs
- Surf (to reach the eastern half and its trainers)
Connects to: Oldale Town · Route 110
Route 103 on the Hoenn map
Wild Pokémon
| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | Ruby | Sapphire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Zigzagoon | Normal | 2–4 | 60% | 60% |
 Poochyena | Dark | 2–4 | 30% | 30% |
 Wingull | Water | 2–4 | 10% | 10% |
| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | Ruby | Sapphire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tentacool | WaterPoison | 5–35 | 60% | 60% |
| Wingull | Water | 10–30 | 35% | 35% |
 Pelipper | Water | 25–30 | 5% | 5% |
| Rod | Pokémon | Lv. | Ruby | Sapphire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Rod |  Magikarp | 5–10 | 70% | 70% |
| Tentacool | 5–10 | 30% | 30% | |
| Good Rod | Magikarp | 10–30 | 60% | 60% |
| Tentacool | 10–30 | 20% | 20% | |
 Wailmer | 10–30 | 20% | 20% | |
| Super Rod | Wailmer | 25–45 | 60% | 60% |
 Sharpedo | 30–35 | 40% | 40% |
Chances are the game’s encounter slots for each version (grass 20/20/10/10/10/10/5/5/4/4/1/1, surfing, diving and Rock Smash 60/30/5/4/1, Old Rod 70/30, Good Rod 60/20/20, Super Rod 40/40/15/4/1). A dash means the Pokémon does not appear in that version here. Version exclusives · Where to find every Pokémon.
Trainers
| Trainer | Pokémon | Prize |
|---|---|---|
 Aroma LadyDaisy |  Roselia 16 | ¥640 |
 TwinsAmy & Liv · double battle |  Plusle 16 Minun 16 | ¥384 |
 FishermanAndrew | Magikarp 5Tentacool 10Magikarp 15 | ¥600 |
 PokéfanMiguel |  Skitty 16PokéNav rematches (4)Rematch 1 · ¥2,160 Skitty 27Rematch 2 · ¥2,400 Skitty 30Rematch 3 · ¥2,640  Delcatty 33Rematch 4 · ¥2,880 Delcatty 36 | ¥1,280 |
Prize money is four times the level of the trainer’s last Pokémon times the trainer class’s base rate (doubled in double battles). Trainers with rematches show up again as ready to battle in the PokéNav’s Trainer’s Eyes.
Items
| Item | How |
|---|---|
| Guard Spec. | Item ball |
Hidden items can be found with the Itemfinder.
Tips
- Your rival uses the starter strong against yours, at L5: Torchic if you chose Treecko, Mudkip if Torchic, Treecko if Mudkip.
- Wingull appears in the grass at a 10% rate, rare this early in the game.
- The eastern trainers are around L16, including the Plusle and Minun double battle with Twins Amy & Liv.
- Super Rod fishing here finds Sharpedo (L30–35) at a 40% rate.
- There are three Berry trees and a Guard Spec. on this route.
Walkthrough: Part 1: Littleroot Town to Route 103 · Part 4: Route 109, Slateport City and Route 110
FAQ
Where do I battle my rival first in Ruby and Sapphire?
On Route 103, north of Oldale Town. Your rival has a Level 5 starter with a type advantage over yours.
How do I reach the east side of Route 103?
Surf across the water. The eastern half has trainers around Level 16 and connects to Route 110.
Can I catch Wingull early?
Yes. Wingull appears in Route 103's tall grass at Levels 2–4 with a 10% rate.
What Pokémon can you catch in Route 103 in Ruby and Sapphire?
8 species: Zigzagoon, Poochyena, Wingull, Tentacool, Pelipper, Magikarp, Wailmer, Sharpedo.
Sources & picture credits
Guide text is original retrogameindex writing, checked against Bulbapedia and the game data. Wild Pokémon and encounter chances for both versions, items, trainers, gifts, trades and shops come from the pret/pokeruby decompilation (pret/pokeruby 5784633ce4). Maps and sprites © Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK, archived from the Bulbagarden Archives; the Hoenn map is drawn from the game’s own PokéNav map graphics.